Sydney, Oct. 25 -- There are innings, and then there are statements. Today at the Sydney Cricket Ground, India's Rohit Sharma delivered one of the latter, stroking his way to his 33rd ODI century in masterful fashion, underlining why he remains one of the most formidable batsman in world cricket.

Facing Adam Zampa, Rohit leaned into the ball with trademark calm, punching a delivery just outside off-stump to long-off for a single, quietly reaching three figures. There were no fireworks, no fist pumps, just a raised bat, a humble acknowledgment of applause from his dressing room, and a packed SCG standing in appreciation.

This was cricket at its purest: timing, technique, and respect for the game.

The milestone comes after a 73-run knock i...